US propane retailer hedges to offer customers stable prices

Keeping Michigan residents warm for a reasonable price is the central mission of Grand Rapids-based propane and fuels retailer Crystal Flash. But it couldn't be done without hedging and prudent risk management

Crystal Flash
Because of the changes precipitated by Dodd-Frank, Crystal Flash now finds itself more likely to clear its trades than before

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